Fried Catfish

Before frying, let the coated fish fillets stand for a few minutes to set the crust; it will adhere better and fry to crispy perfection.

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Ingredients

Yields:
1
serving

Cal/Serv:
377

3/4 c.
cornmeal

2 tbsp.
all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp.
Salt

1/4 tsp.
ground black pepper

1/4 c.
milk

6
catfish fillets

4 tbsp.
vegetable oil

Lemon wedges

Directions

Prep Time:
0:15

Cook Time:
0:20

Total Time:
0:35

In zip-tight plastic bag, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper. Pour milk into pie plate. Dip catfish fillets, one at a time, into milk to coat well, then into cornmeal mixture, shaking bag to coat fish. Place coated catfish on wire rack set over waxed paper; set aside to dry 20 minutes.

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